In a monastery in Wales the monks work and pray. In the monastery garden a hive of bees work when the monks work and pray when the monks pray. But though they live so close together the monks are afraid of the bees, and so they keep their distance. Until one day, a novice named Modomnoc comes and is given the role of beekeeper. In this new role, a beautiful friendship blooms.
Children will love the story of Saint Modomnoc, a lesser-known Irish saint who is the patron saint of bees and beekeeping. The Saint and His Bees is a featured book in Kolbe Academy’s homeschool Kindergarten program as it complements lessons on Creation, nature, animals, and where certain food comes from.
Kolbe's New Kindergarten Program - Coming in August 2024
Kolbe Academy’s Kindergarten program introduces young children to the wonders of the world around them! This comprehensive curriculum offers children and parents a gentle entry into the world of Catholic classical education. Each week’s lesson has a particular theme related to the life of Christ and/or the liturgical season, and each theme serves as a jumping-off point for lessons in art, history, science, and catechism. The Math & Logic and English & Phonics lessons are designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate in order to build a solid foundation for future learning.
With an easy-to-follow course plan to guide parents through each week’s lessons, you can help your kindergarten student discover truth, goodness, and beauty through:
- Catechism and Bible verses
- Art appreciation, technique, and theory
- English & Phonics
- Math & Logic
- Science
- History
- Mapwork
- Simple poetry memorization
- Literature and music
This open-and-go curriculum is designed with the young child in mind, and features gentle pacing, colorful images, opportunities for repetition and review, and simple yet informative lessons that connect each lesson to their daily life and the life of Jesus.